One SSB idea I have been wanting to try: You add only a bottom insulator. The ground connection from the tuner is run to the base of the mast. This loads up a version of a big loop antenna that may work better and saves $$$ on insulators. If the backstay chainplate does not have a grounding wire and you clean all the salt residue off the area, you could give it a try with no insulators at all to see what happens. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I 73 de N3HGB
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John Pennie via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 13:48 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John Pennie Subject: Re: Stus-List New C&C 37 Owner +1 on the KISS counterpoise. Yes, you can make one yourself but the pre-made thing is nicely finished. Certainly beats running miles of copper tape! John On Apr 26, 2016, at 1:44 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hi, Jim — welcome to the list! You may want to take a look at the following link for SSB info: http://www.farallon.us/webstore/Pcup%20SSB.pdf And the KISS ground-plane system seems to be a nice and simple way to set up your ground plane: http://www.kiss-ssb.com<http://www.kiss-ssb.com/> — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Apr 26, 2016, at 12:36 PM, Jim Eagon via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hi all: I just purchased "Trinity", a 1984 C7C 37, from her original owner. She's in top shape and I want to get some things going for this coming summer. My first question is: where can I find a copy of the original owner's manual for the boat? I have already looked at the c&cphoto site but the 37 seems to be missing? Also, are there any experts out here who have installed SSB? I have some ideas for an antenna, but I really would like to know what people have done. I want to work 10m-80m and, with the rod rigging, I'm not sure how to string a wire antenna. Thank you all for your comments and shared wisdom - I have enjoyed reading the posts so far. Fair winds and 73... Jim Eagon [K6JFE] I'd rather be sailing! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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